If you’re thinking about San Francisco 49ers offseason pickups in 2019, you’ll likely be drawn to the first-round NFL Draft selection of Ohio State EDGE Nick Bosa. Perhaps the trade for former Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher Dee Ford piques your interest.
Others may be drawn to free-agent signings of linebacker Kwon Alexander or cornerback Jason Verrett as key Niners pickups, too.
All those are crucial, yes. And San Francisco is hoping, perhaps banking on each of those players providing substantial impact right away this upcoming season.
But equally important to any team’s chances are the less-heralded pickups.